Butterscotch with pecans

3/4 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter , 6 tablespoons softened, 2[...]

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter , cut into 1/4-inch cubes 2 tablespoons heavy whipping[...]

4 pears , firm but ripe (medium-large size) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup whipping cream 1/2[...]